Program Quality Manager, Trades and Industry

Program Quality Manager, Trades and Industry - 25578

USA: | Full Time

38.30 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before September 3, 2026

State of Idaho

Division of Career Technical Education

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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About the Agency :
The Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) provides administration, leadership, and coordination for secondary and post-secondary programs in career technical education (CTE) across the state of Idaho. With a customer-service focus, the Division leads Idaho’s efforts to prepare youth and adults for high-skill, in-demand careers.

Summary:

The Program Quality Manager provides statewide leadership, coordination, and technical support for CTE programs across IDCTE. This position is responsible for supporting program quality improvement, ensuring alignment with workforce needs and program standards, and strengthening connections between secondary and postsecondary education.

Working within the Program Quality team, the Program Quality Manager collaborates with educators, administrators, and industry partners to support high-quality CTE programs. This role requires strong knowledge of CTE systems, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the capacity to provide technical assistance and leadership across diverse stakeholders.

• Provide statewide leadership and technical assistance to CTE programs to support continuous improvement and alignment with state standards and workforce needs.
• Serve as a resource to educators, administrators, and program staff on program quality, curriculum, and instructional practices.
• Support implementation of program standards, assessments, and program approval processes.

• Conduct program visits and reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitor program performance and support corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure program areas meet established objectives and quality expectations.

• Collaborate with secondary and postsecondary institutions, state agencies, and industry partners to support program development and alignment.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across stakeholders to strengthen CTE programs statewide.
• Represent IDCTE in meetings, trainings, and external partnerships.

• Support secondary and postsecondary program alignment, including pathways, articulation, and transitions.
• Facilitate program planning using standards, assessments, data, and Skill Stack®, Idaho’s microcredential platform.
• Collaborate with Idaho Digital Learning and other partners to support course development and delivery.

• Develop and deliver professional development opportunities for educators and administrators.
• Support statewide training efforts, including conferences, workshops, and regional meetings.

• Collaborate with Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) leadership to support student leadership development and program integration.
• Provide guidance to local programs on CTSO alignment and implementation.

• Provide statewide leadership in an assigned CTE program area.
• Serve as a liaison to program-specific stakeholders, partners, and associated CTSOs.
• Support program-specific standards, initiatives, and industry alignment efforts.

• Support special projects and initiatives aligned with Program Quality priorities.
• Travel as required to support program monitoring, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in career technical education (CTE), education, or workforce development.
• Typically gained by:
  At least three years of…